Safe Harbor for the Steak-and-Cab Crowd
· Raleigh · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 23, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Perry's Steakhouse & Grille’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Perry's reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished national steakhouse chain — familiar names, approachable formatting, and zero surprises. It's the kind of list that was designed to offend no one and excite no one. That said, it gets the job done if you know where to look.
Thirty-five labels isn't a deep cellar, and Perry's doesn't pretend to be one. The list leans heavily on California and leans even harder on brands you've already seen at your last three restaurant visits — J. Lohr, Duckhorn Migration, Chateau St. Jean. There's a nod to Europe with the Kesseler 'R' Riesling from the Rheingau and the Perrin Réserve Côtes du Rhône, which at least signals someone consulted a map beyond Napa. The Perry's Reserve house labels fill out the mid-range slots, which is common chain strategy — decent margins, familiar branding. If you're hunting for a grower Champagne or an under-the-radar Barolo, keep walking.
Thirty-four of thirty-five labels pour by the glass, which is genuinely unusual and worth noting — almost every bottle on the list is accessible without committing to the full thing. The glass range runs $7.50 to $55, with most options clustering in the $9–$15 zone. That breadth is the list's single biggest strength for the casual diner.
The Bottom Line
Perry's Raleigh is a competent steakhouse wine list — nothing more, nothing less. The near-universal by-the-glass access is a genuine win, and the Perrin Côtes du Rhône and Kesseler Riesling give you something worth drinking if you look past the front-of-list crowd pleasers. Just don't come here expecting discovery; come here expecting reliability.
35 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
MV Villa Sandi 'Il Fresco' Prosecco, Treviso, Italy 11 15 48
Sparkling
$11.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
MV Domaine Chandon Brut, California 15 20 64
Sparkling
$15.00 / glass · $64.00 / bottle
MV Mumm Napa Reserve Brut Rosé, California 16.5 22.5 72
Sparkling
$16.50 / glass · $72.00 / bottle
MV Moët Imperial Champagne, Epernay, France 32 43.5 140
Sparkling
$32.00 / glass · $140.00 / bottle
2018 Banfi 'Rosa Regale' Brachetto d'Acqui, Piedmont, Italy (187mL bottle) 15
White Wines & Rosé
$15.00 / bottle
2019 Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé, Rioja, Spain 7.5 10 32
White Wines & Rosé
$7.50 / glass · $32.00 / bottle
MV Castello del Poggio Moscato, Italy 9 12.5 40
White Wines & Rosé
$9.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
2018 Hess 'Shirtail Ranches' Chardonnay, California 9 12.5 40
White Wines & Rosé
$9.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
2018 Kesseler 'R' Riesling, Germany 10 14 44
White Wines & Rosé
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2019 Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy 10 14 44
White Wines & Rosé
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2018 Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 10 14 44
White Wines & Rosé
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2019 Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 13 17.5 56
White Wines & Rosé
$13.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
2017 Perry's Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma County 14 19 60
White Wines & Rosé
$14.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
2016 Duckhorn Migration Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 18.5 25 80
White Wines & Rosé
$18.50 / glass · $80.00 / bottle
2017 Perrin Réserve Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, France 8 11 36
Red Wines
$8.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
2018 J. Lohr Pinot Noir, Monterey 10 14 44
Red Wines
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2018 Carmel Road Cabernet, California 10 14 44
Red Wines
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2017 TintoNegro Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 10 14 44
Red Wines
$10.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
2018 Chateau St. Jean Merlot, California 12 16 52
Red Wines
$12.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
2018 Perry's Reserve Pinot Noir, Monterey 13 17.5 56
Red Wines
$13.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
2018 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet, Alexander Valley 13 17.5 56
Red Wines
$13.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
2012 Excellens Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain 14 19 60
Red Wines
$14.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
2017 Terrazas Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 14 19 60
Red Wines
$14.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
2017 Ferrari Carano 'Siena' Red Blend, Sonoma Valley 15 20 64
Red Wines
$15.00 / glass · $64.00 / bottle
2017 Decoy Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 15 20 64
Red Wines
$15.00 / glass · $64.00 / bottle
2017 Arrowood Cabernet, Sonoma 15.5 21.5 68
Red Wines
$15.50 / glass · $68.00 / bottle
2015 60 Souls Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 16.5 22.5 72
Red Wines
$16.50 / glass · $72.00 / bottle
2018 Swanson Merlot, Napa Valley 16.5 22.5 72
Red Wines
$16.50 / glass · $72.00 / bottle
2016 Massolino Nebbiolo, Barolo, Italy 17.5 24 76
Red Wines
$17.50 / glass · $76.00 / bottle
2018 Perry's Reserve Cabernet, Sonoma County 18.5 25 80
Red Wines
$18.50 / glass · $80.00 / bottle
2018 Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 25.5 35 112
Red Wines
$25.50 / glass · $112.00 / bottle
2017 Faust Cabernet, Napa Valley 36.5 50 160
Red Wines
$36.50 / glass · $160.00 / bottle
2015 Groth Cabernet, Napa Valley 39.5 53.5 174
Red Wines
$39.50 / glass · $174.00 / bottle
2016 Perry's Reserve 'Big Red Blend', Napa Valley 41 56 180
Red Wines
$41.00 / glass · $180.00 / bottle
2017 Nickel and Nickel Cabernet, Napa Valley 55 75 240
Red Wines
$55.00 / glass · $240.00 / bottle
Glenwood South · Raleigh · Mediterranean
Vidrio isn't trying to reinvent wine lists, and it doesn't need to — solid French selections, fair pricing, and a by-the-glass program that actually gives you options make this a dependable wine destination in Raleigh. Send a friend here and they won't come back disappointed.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Raleigh · Raleigh · American, Seafood
The Players Retreat is the Wild Card because nobody walks in expecting a legitimate wine program at a beloved Raleigh neighborhood bar — and yet, here we are. Matt Fern keeps things credible, the California and French anchors are well-chosen, and as long as you steer past the grocery-store staples, you're drinking better than the room suggests.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Raleigh · Raleigh · Italian
Cucciolo Terrazza is a genuine surprise in Raleigh's dining scene — a neighborhood Italian with a wine list that earns its Wine Spectator badge and actually makes you want to explore beyond the first familiar name you recognize. Send your friends here and tell them to skip the Napa Cab.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brier Creek · Raleigh · Indian
Azitra is doing something genuinely unusual — running a Wine Spectator-caliber list at an upscale Indian restaurant in Raleigh — and largely pulling it off. The Wednesday half-price program alone makes it worth putting in your rotation; the Bollinger and the Drouhin make it worth telling your friends about.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
Unknown · Raleigh · Pizza
Ruckus Pizza is a solid spot for a casual pizza night — just don't come for the wine. Order a beer or a cocktail, or grab a bottle from the shop next door if they'll let you bring it in.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Apex · Raleigh · Winery (BYOF or charcuterie)
Cloer is a Wild Card in the best sense: it's a real working vineyard producing honest North Carolina wine at fair prices, and the vibe alone is worth the trip out of Raleigh. Bring food, bring friends, and give the Muscadine a real shot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Steakhouse
BLT Prime's wine program is glass-only, which limits your options if you came for a big bottle moment, but the pricing is honest and the selection is more thoughtful than most steakhouses bother with. If you're keeping it casual and ordering by the glass, you can drink well here without feeling taken advantage of — and that's not nothing in this city.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Grapevine · Steakhouse
Perry's wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a polished Texas steakhouse chain — familiar names, broad by-the-glass coverage, and markups that remind you where you are. It's not a destination for wine, but the 41-glass-pour lineup means you won't go thirsty, and the Perrin Côtes du Rhône or Marques de Caceres Rosé will get you through dinner without overpaying. Send a friend here for the pork chop; tell them to pick carefully from the wine list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Antonio · Steakhouse
Bob's Steak & Chop House San Antonio does exactly what a steakhouse wine list is supposed to do — it gives you recognizable producers, a respectable Champagne section, and enough California Chardonnay to satisfy the table. It won't excite anyone looking for adventure, and pricing at a place like this rarely favors the customer. But if you're here for the beef and want a bottle that won't require a conversation, the list delivers.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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